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Reply to System.SetWallpaper: why does it copy my pictures? in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Hi, Sranshaft. I downloaded your object. I see the icon in my system tray but I can't seem to figure out how it works. If I'm understanding correctly, your script checks to see if WINDOWS has already made a copy internally, and if it has, it then it deletes the copy DX makes? ( I'm a scripting amateur so this gets a little confusing sometimes.) You wouldn't be interested in posting that code would you? <img src="http://images.stardock.com/sd_com/smiles/Wink.gif"

Reply to how do i make time and date like this??? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Just to be clear, if you are planning on releasing or distributing this object you are making you would have to get permission from the original artist first. If it’s for your own personal use then read on. This is what I figured on my own. It could be a specific type of font that makes certain letters lower than others (wild guess). But, for sure if you want it to look exactly like that you would need that font. In the second picture it looks like there could

Reply to System.setwallpaper: Why is it copying my pictures? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

This is a DX object that I've written myself. If this problem can't be rectified then I can live with it. But, I would like to release this widget sometime and I'm sure other users would find the problem annoying. Here is the script that I'm talking about. (Without all the bells and whistles) *I hope this posts correctly Sub Object_OnScriptEnter d= weekday(date) Select Case d Case 1 System.SetWallpaper (object.PersistStorage

Reply to System.SetWallpaper: why does it copy my pictures? in DesktopX Stardock Forums

You mean I have to go through ALL of my pictures; changing them to bitmaps? (Note, that I do not put the actual file name in the script. I use drag and drop to get the filename.)

Reply to System.SetWallpaper: why does it copy my pictures? in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Someone on the WCdx forums said they were having this problem as well. He also said that it was probably either DX or Windows that insists on using bmp. I tried a bitmap picture and it did not make a copy. Does anyone here have any suggestions?

Reply to System.setwallpaper: Why is it copying my pictures? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

I hate to bother you at your workplace but I'm not sure what all of that means. (Scripting amateur here) Where do I insert the script? Which parts would I have to modify? Most of the pictures I'm using are jpegs, so does that mean I can't use the script? I should probably also mention that the wallpaper changes according to what day of the week it is. So, I have the script check that 1st and then change the wallpaper.

Reply to System.setwallpaper: Why is it copying my pictures? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Thanks. That's exactly what mine is doing--- making bmp copies.

Reply to Making the Object’s Picture persistent in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Thanks for the reply, That is exactly what I used before.(I use persiststorage ALOT) I exported the whole thing as a gadget and it did not work. I then tried exporting as a widget later and it finally worked. That's one problem solved and several more to go. Thanks again.

System.setwallpaper: Why is it copying my pictures? in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

So I'm using drag and drop to get the file path to my pictures. I store the file path in object.persiststorage. Then, system.setwallpaper calls on object.persiststorage and changes the wallpaper to whatever is in object.persistorage. (I hope you're still with me here). Now, when I go to My Pictures there is a copy of every picture that has been set as my wallpaper. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? How do I correct this? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciat

System.SetWallpaper: why does it copy my pictures? in DesktopX Stardock Forums

So I'm using drag and drop to get the file path to my pictures. I store the file path in object.persiststorage. Then, system.setwallpaper calls on object.persiststorage and changes the wallpaper to whatever is in object.persistorage. (I hope you're still with me here). Now, when I go to My Pictures there is a copy of every picture that has been set as my wallpaper. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Reply to Making the Object’s Picture persistent in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Any suggestions?

Reply to Saving your Gadget's settings in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Saving your Gadget's settings in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

This is just a shot in the dark but is there any way to save the user's settings, so that when they shutdown and startup their computer the gadget shows up exactly as they left it? I mean, color changes, icon arrangements, any and every change they made. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Making the Object’s Picture persistent in DesktopX Stardock Forums

I need some help here. Object A is a pop up menu that changes the picture of Object B. It works fine. I export it as a gadget and test it out. I close and then re-open the gadget and the picture changes back to the original one! I have changed text, hue, and other properties and they all "stay" the way I want them to after closing and re-opening. They do not revert back to the original state. Can anyone help me?! I’ve tried everything I can think of and I’m all out of ideas. Is the

Reply to "My Posts" are blank in Stardock Software Stardock Forums

I thought it was just me. Mine are blank, too. Also, why don't the forums put spaces where you press enter.

Reply to Changing Object Picture remotely in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

EDIT: I've create a post in response to your Q at WinCustomize DX forums because this forum squeezes the sentences together, making copying and pasting the script useless.

Po Smedley's toggle question in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

This is the 3rd time I'm attempting to post this and hopefully there will be spaces where they are supposed to be Try this: 1.Set Object B visible to "NO" 2.Insert script below in object A 3.Insert script below in object B but change desktopx.Object("B") to desktopx.Object("A") If object.Visible= True Then desktopx.Object("B").visible= False ElseIf object.Visible= False Then desktopx.Object("B").visible= True

Reply to DesktopX Theme Help in DesktopX WinCustomize Forums

Edit: The format for my post isn't working well so I'll just create a new post and hopefully it will work. Edit2: Werewolf is right! (I've been stuck on scripting for a while so I forgot about messages) I'll put the messages tip in my other Response post.

Reply to Changing Object Picture remotely in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

I'm learning as I go as well! It can be frustrating at times. Hmm, try this: [[[1.Set Object B's visible to "NO" ]]] [[[2.Insert script below in object A]]] [[[3.Insert script below in object B but change desktopx.Object("B") to desktopx.Object("A")]]] ****************** If object.Visible= True Then desktopx.Object("B").visible= False ElseIf object.Visible= False Then desktopx.Object("B").visible= True End If Sub Object_OnLbuttonUp(x,y,dragged) If Not dr

Reply to Changing Object Picture remotely in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

I also found that you can't change the default picture remotely. You have to rename that state something else.

Reply to Changing Object Picture remotely in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Thanks for the replies, you two! I went back and read, re-read and re-read the Developer's Guide and I got it! [[[DesktopX.Object("obj1").States("state1").Picture= "pic1.png"]]] [[[DesktopX.Object("obj1").States("state2").Picture= "pic2.png"]]] That's "States" with an 's' at the end. I was doing it without the 's' at first and that's why it didn't work. (It's always the little things that cause big pro

Reply to Changing Object Picture remotely in Object Desktop Stardock Forums

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Reply to Asking for PERMISSION in DesktopX Stardock Forums

I wonder about this issue, too. I am in the process of modifying my gadget for my first release and I have had help from all over. I have improvised on at least 3 scripts from tutorials and widgets (I did do alot of the script myself, though). The graphics are all mine. If I release a widget that anyone can open in DX Builder and look at the script I would expect that it would get used. So, if I release that widget for public use it'd be nice to get some credit but I wouldn't expect

Reply to DesktopX including files crashes DX in DesktopX Stardock Forums

I was able to add a maximum of 13 files at once.

Reply to Running a program through DX causes security issues. Help? in DesktopX Stardock Forums

Problem solved.